Welcome to Winter 2012. There are those who love winter and those
who hate it but no matter which one you are, you can not only survive the winter, you can thrive.
I tend to view health and well-being as an ongoing opportunity to continually improve because who wants to stay the same or get worse?
Health is a process and you are either moving upward and getting healthier or sliding downward and getting sicker. You have the choice! Read More … Your lifestyle determines your health. The study of epigenetics reveals that genetic expression is only 25% predetermined by your genes and 75% determined by your lifestyle. So what does this mean? This means you are determining your current and future health with every decision you make.
Healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy, taking the appropriate supplementation, exercising regularly, getting enough quality sleep and managing your mental/emotional stress, are the things that will keep you moving in a positive direction toward greater levels of health and wellness and a higher quality of life.
Improve Your Health This Winter
Keeping safe, avoiding injury and improving your health is not that hard. The following are some simple tips to help you and your family have their BEST WINTER EVER!
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
I encourage everyone to use a snow blower, plow service … Avoid 
shoveling if you can, but if you must shovel: Read More …
- Wake-up early and give yourself enough time to shovel before work – don’t rush, this is how you get hurt
- Layer clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible and avoid exposure issues
- Shoveling can strain “de-conditioned” muscles between your shoulders, in your upper back, lower back, buttocks and legs. So, do some warm-up stretching before your grab that shovel.
- When you do shovel, push the snow straight ahead; don’t try to throw it. Walk it to the snow bank, Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.
- Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Do not bend forward at the waist. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.
- Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles. Injuries happen when you are fatigued.
- Stop if you feel chest pain, or get really tired or have shortness of breath. You may need immediate medical care.
Winter Wellness Tips for Your Family
Does the winter weather get you sick, literally? Do you suffer 
from colds & flu like symptoms, sinus congestion, feeling cold all the time? If so, consider the following: Read More …
- Treat your nerve system, the master control system of your body, at least as well as you do your teeth. If your information super highway is under major construction, your body will not be able to use all the other positive lifestyle efforts you are making. When your nerve system is clear and functioning well (the only doctor trained to check for this is a chiropractor) your body will use all of your positive efforts to their fullest extent and will provide you with your Highest Level of Health and Greatest Quality of Life. Get regular nerve system check-ups at Stern Chiropractic.
- Eat Well – Think about your food choices. Most things are okay in moderation but:- Make sure to get colorful vegetables and fruits in your diet daily.- Drink at least ½ your body weight in ounces of water per day.- Take a high quality multi vitamin, fish oil, Vitamin D3 & Probiotic each day
- Move Well – Get off the couch and away from the screens. In warm or cold weather, make sure to get outside, run around and have FUN
– Sedentary lifestyles and too much screen time deteriorates your brain and your health
- Think Well – Positive affirmations performed out loud daily and a process of ongoing goal setting will change the way you see things, provide you with a more positive outlook on life and move you toward the life of your dreams.
- Get enough Restorative Rest each day – if you are tired in the morning and having trouble getting out of bed, you are not getting enough sleep or the quality of your sleep is challenged. Sleep is a time of rest and healing. If you are not getting enough restorative rest your body will not have the capacity to function properly, heal and thrive.
Our expertise will improve your family’s Quality of Life!
Call Stern Chiropractic to schedule your family’s health evaluation TODAY!
I hope you have enjoyed our newsletter. If you know someone this may help, please share it. This small act of sharing can have profound effects for generations to come.
Like Stern Chiropractic on Facebook and see health and wellness articles posted on a
regular basis.